Disciplines for Running the Race

Hebrews 12:1-3

Brad Cairns

7/22/12

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

1. The athlete's preparation: throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.

2. The athlete's endurance: run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

3. The athlete's attention: fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. Who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

4. The athlete's determination: how not to grow weary and to loose heart.
- consider Jesus who endured such opposition from sinners